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Southbound (2008)

by Lucy Letcher(Favorite Author)

4.07 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

0811735303 (ISBN13: 9780811735308)

languge

English

genre

Memoir & Autobiography

publisher

Stackpole Books

series

The Barefoot Sisters

review 1: Susan and Lucy Letcher, aka Isis and jackrabbit, set out from Maine (a less popular starting point) to hike the Appalachian trail. Their trials and tribulations, friendships and encounters with other hikers, make for a fascinating read. I downloaded the kindle book and have read this quite a few times. It is engaging, and memorable. The sisters have a spare flowing prose, and a remarkable ability to put the readers feet firmly on the changeable and transient ground of the trail. I enjoyed this read so,so much. I originally downloaded as prep reading for my own hike, and though I have yet to start my own hike, these ladies' hike will forever be in my mind. Highly recommended for those considering a thru-hike, and for armchair adventurers alike.
review 2: I enjoy... moreed the sisters account of their southbound hike. HOWEVER... It took me quite awhile to finish the story. I found myself a little (dare I say) bored toward the middle of the book. It's not that their adventure itself was boring, it was more in the details. When the weather started getting bad for them and they became depressed, I think I became depressed for them. Had I not known there was another book of their hike north, I would not have held out much hope for them to finish. They took a lot of risks that could've cost them their lives. The relationships they formed on the way were not quite as rich as the ones I've read about on other's accounts. They spent a significant amount of time with a group known as "the family" and that whole relationship creeped me out a little, mostly because I was a little "scared" of the father-figure, Paul. The other relationships were mostly with guys and I got tired of all the innuendo.In conclusion, I do intend to read the next book about their northbound trek. Just not right away. less

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